The following text is from a cognitive science article.
Embodied cognition challenges the view of mind as a computational system isolated from body and environment. Proponents argue that cognitive processes are constitutively shaped by bodily states and situated interactions. Evidence ranges from the influence of posture on emotional processing to the role of gesture in mathematical reasoning. More radically, some theorists suggest that mind extends beyond the brain to include environmental structures like notebooks and smartphones.
Which choice best describes the function of the last sentence?
It provides a specific example that supports the moderate version of the theory.
It introduces a more extreme extension of the theoretical perspective.
It contradicts the claims made earlier in the passage.
It summarizes the main findings of embodied cognition research.
Correct Answer: B
Choice B is the best answer. "More radically" signals an extreme extension: mind extending to external objects like notebooks.
- Evidence: The sentence begins with "More radically" and suggests mind includes "environmental structures like notebooks."
- Reasoning: It takes the basic premise (mind is embodied) and pushes it to a controversial extreme (mind is outside the head).
- Conclusion: The function is to introduce a more extreme extension.
💡 Strategy: Look for "More radically" -> Extreme version.
Choice A is incorrect because it's labeled as radical, not moderate. Choice C is incorrect because it extends rather than contradicts. Choice D is incorrect because it adds, not summarizes.